Overcapped container top structure



Dec. 16, 1958 J. HENCHERT 2,864,529

' OVERCAPPED CONTAINER TOP STRUCTURE Filed sefit. 14, 1956 2 Sheets-Sheet 1 INVENTOR John Hen 0k 67% Dec. 16, 1958 J. HENCHERT 2,864529 OVERCAPPED CONTAINER TOP STRUCTURE Filed Sept. 14, 1956 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 INVENTOR. 51

John Hencherfi TI'OR/VEYS tVERCAFPED CONTAINER TOP STRUCTURE lohn Henchert, River Forest, Ill, assignor to Continental flan Qornpany, inc, New York, N. Y., a corporation of New York Application September 14, 1956, Serial N 0. 609,842

(Claims. (Cl. 220-85) The invention relates generally to metal containers of the type having cone tops or raised tops of more ornate shapes including upstanding neck portions through which liquids are to be dispensed, by pouring, spraying or otherwise, and it primarily seeks to provide a novel overcapped top structure of neat appearance and devoid of grooving or channeling in which drippings and foreign matter may collect.

Containers of the character stated commonly are provided for holding and dispensing liquids such as liquid shortening, beer, detergents, hair sprays, insecticides, decdorants and many others. Such containers usually include a cylindrical body and the dispensing neck mounted centrally on a plain raised frusto-cone, or upon a raised top of artistically curved cross section, such a top being in each instance double seam secured upon the upper end extremity of the body. In order to provide the necessary tight seam structure it is essential that the seaming rolls be backed up by a chuck engaging internally of the seam as the rolls are engaging the seam externally. Thus in each such container at deep annular groove is provided inwardly of the seam by which the top is secured on the body and this groove is found objectionable because it collects drippings from the dispensed fill, and also foreign matter which may fall upon the top. Such tops also have been found objectionable because in the formation thereof the drawing and working of the metal in attaining the desired top and neck shaping has made it impractical to provide decorative coatings on the tops, attempted coatings having been marred or destroyed in the process of shaping. Therefore, it is a purpose of the present invention to provide a container structure of the character stated having a novel overcap thereon smoothly encircling the neck and covering over the groove inwardly of the seam and also smoothly embracing said seam, thereby eliminating the problem of collection of drippings or foreign matter in said groove and providing a neat and attractive appearance and a smooth surface on which any desired decorative applique can be maintained.

Another object of the invention is to provide an overcapped container top of the character stated wherein the overcap has a portion snugly embracing the dispensing neck of the top so as to prevent drippings from seeping in between the top and the overcap.

A further object of the invention is to provide an overcapped container top of the character stated wherein the raised top has an annular groove formed therein surrounding the dispensing neck and the overcap has a neck encircling opening therein defined by an edge indented in said groove.

A still further object of the invention is to provide an overcapped container of the form last above mentioned wherein there is included a removable cap engageable over the neck and having its lower edge portion dimensioned and placed for covering over the groove indented edge or" the overcap.

Yet another object of the invention is to provide an overcap of the character stated wherein is included a 2,864,529 Patented Dec. 16, 1958 score line defined knockout area readily removable from the top structure and usable as a token for the redemption of premium merchandise or the like.

With the above and other obiects in view that will hereinafter appear, the nature of the invention will be more clearly understood by reference to the following detailed description, the appended claims and the several views illustrated in the accompanying drawings.

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Figure 1 is a perspective view illustrating a cone top container having the improved overcap mounted thereon.

Figure 2 is a plan view of the container shown in Figure 1.

Figure 3 is an enlarged fragmentary sectional view of the top portion of the cone top container of Figure l, the overcap being shown in the process of being applied thereover.

Figure 4 is a view similar to Figure 3 showing the overcap fully applied and curl secured to the container top seam.

Figure 5 is a detail perspective view of the overcap of Figures 1 to 4, a score defined knockout token area being shown.

Figure 6 is a side elevation illustrating a container structure embodying another form of overcap, parts being broken away.

Figure 7 is an enlarged fragmentary sectional view illustrating the overcapped top portion of the container of Figure 6.

Figure 8 is a side elevation illustrating a container structure embodying still another form of overcap, parts being broken away.

Figure 9 is an enlarged fragmentary sectional view illustrating the overcapped top portion of the container of Figure 8.

In the form of the invention illustrated in Figures 1 through 5, the container includes the usual cylindrical body 5' having a bottom closure seam secured thereon as at 6 and a cone top 7 secured thereon by the usual double roll seam 8. It will be apparent by reference to Figures 3 and 4 of the drawings that the form of the cone top 7 and the manner of seam securing the same to the body 5 provides an annular groove 9 inwardly of the seam 8.

in this particular showing, the upstanding pouring or dispensing neck 14 is threaded at 11 to receive a suitable readily removable closure cap (not shown).

A frusto coniform overcap 12 is provided having a skirt or depending flange 13 dimensioned to snugly embrace the double seam S, and the overcap also has a short upstanding neck 14 dimensioned to snugly embrace the dispensing neck 10 in the manner clearly illustrated in Figures 1, 2 and 4 of the drawings. After being applied in the manner illustrated in progress in Figure 3, the overcap skirt 13 is curled under the seam 8 as indicated at 15 in Figures 1 and 4, thereby to secure the assembly.

If desired, the overcap may be provided with a token area 16 defined by weakened score lines 17 as indicated in Figure 5. The knockout area 16 may be readily removed and used as a token for the redemption of premium merchandise or the like.

In Figures 6 and 7 of the drawings, the invention is illustrated as applied on a spray dispensing container including a body 18 having a bottom closure secured thereon at 19, an overcap generally designated 20 of artistically curved cross section and a removable dust cap 21. In this form, the top 22 also has an artistically curved cross section as clearly illustrated in Figure 7 and is double seam secured on the body at 23. The form of the top and the manner of forming the seam on the body provides an annular groove 24 inwardly of the seam, this groove being hidden and protected by the smoothly curvel overcap 20 just as the similarly positioned groove is shielded by the overcap in the form of the invention illustrated in Figures 1 through 5.

The top 22 is provided with an annular groove or depression 25 inwardly of the dispensing neck 26, said neck in this form taking the shape of an outward curl over which the outward curl 27 of the spray head cup 28 is secured. The usual spray head 29 is mounted in the cup 28 and includes the usual finger tip control valve 30. The overcap has a smooth ogee curve cross section and its skirt 31 is curled under the seam 23 as at 32. It will be apparent by reference to Figure 7 that the overcap also has a neck encircling opening defined by a ducked in edge 33 indented in the groove 25. It will be apparent by reference to Figures 6 and 7 that this indenting of the overcap edge prevents unsightly exposure of any raw metal edge and provides a neat appearance.

In Figures 8 and 9 the invention is applied on a spray dispensing container including a body 34 having a bottom closure seamed thereon at 35, an overcap generally designated 36 and having a simple ogee cross section, and

form takes the shape of an outward curl over which theoutward curl 43 of the spray head cup 44 is secured. The cup 44 is fitted with the usual spray head 45.

The smoothly and outwardly curved overcap 36 has a skirt 46 embracing the double seam 39 and which is curled under the same as at 47 as in the previously described forms. The overcap 36 also has a neck encircling opening defined by an edge 48 which is indented in the groove 41. Figure 9 that the lower end extremity 49 of the dust cap 37 overlies and conceals the edge 48 indented in the groove 41.

In all of the forms of the overcapped container top structure disclosed herein, the overcap provides a smooth covering over the main top and not only attractively conceals the annular groove inwardly of the particular top seam structure but protects the same against collection in the groove of drippings and foreign matter.

It is to be understood that the grooves 25 and 41 may be omitted in the tops of Figures 7 and 9 respectively should this be desired. In this arrangement the curling of the outer skirts 31 and 46 under the double seams will hold the overcaps 20 and 36 so tightly into contact with the underlying tops 22 and 38 that drippings will not be permitted to seep between said tops and the engaging edges 33 and 48. In other words, the overcaps are held in tension on the top with their neck encircling edges in intimate, liquid sealing contact against the underlying top portions.

It will be apparent by reference to While example disclosures of overcap shapes and arrangements are shown herein, it is to be understood that changes in the disclosed structures and arrangements may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims.

I claim:

1. In a container of the character described, a body, a raised top having a central upstanding dispensing neck and seam secured to the upper end extremity of the body in a manner providing an annular groove inwardly of the seam, and an overcap smoothly encircling the neck and covering over the groove inwardly of the seam and also smoothly embracing and curled under said seam.

2. Container structure as defined in claim 1 wherein each of the raised top and the overcap is in the shape of a frusto-cone.

3. Container structure as defined in claim 1 wherein each of the raised top and the overcap is in the shape of a frusto cone, and said overcap has an upstanding neck portion snugly embracing the dispensing neck.

4. In a container of the character described, a body, a raised top having a central upstanding dispensing neck and scam secured to the upper end extremity of the body in a manner providing an annular groove inwardly of the seam, and an overcap smoothly encircling the neck and covering over the groove inwardly of the seam and also smoothly embracing said seam, said raised top having an annular groove formed therein surrounding the dispensing neck and said overcap having a neck encircling opening therein defined by an edge indented in the dispensing neck surrounding overcap groove.

5. In a container of the character described, a body, a raised top having a central upstanding dispensing neck and seam secured to the upper end extremity of the body in a manner providing an, annular groove inwardly of the seam, and an overcap smoothly encircling the neck and covering over the groove inwardly of the seam and also smoothly embracing said seam, said raised top having an annular groove formed therein surrounding the dispensing neck and said overcap having a neck encircling opening therein defined by an edge indented in the dispensing neck surrounding overcap groove, and there also being included a dust cap removably mounted on the neck and having its lower end extremity dimensioned and placed for covering over the groove indented overcap edge.

References Cited in the file of this patent UNITED STATES PATENTS 1,382,070 Fate June 21, 1921 2,105,027 Davis Jan. 11, 1938 2,315,425 Hill et al. Mar. 30, 1943 FOREIGN PATENTS 451,811 Great Britain Aug. 12, 1936 

